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“Permission To Fight Has Been Given To Those Who Are Being Fought…” Surah 22:39
Background This is one of the first verses revealed for fighting against the Quraysh who wronged and persecuted the believers for thirteen years. (Tafsir Ibn kathir, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas, Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi and Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah in Mukhtasar Zad Al-Ma’ad). Analysing Verses 22:39 Permission [to fight] has been given to those… Read More ›
Tabuk Expedition: Surah 9:120
Background This verse relates to the hypocrites who are getting admonished by God for not participating in the expedition of Tabuk (Tafsir Ibn Kathir and Ibn Juzayy). For more information on the expedition of Tabuk, please read the following article: “Answering Jihad: ‘Fight Against Those Who Do Not Believe’ – Quran 9:29” Analysing Verse “It… Read More ›
“Fought For The Cause Of Allah And Were Patient…” – Surah 16:110
Background Scholars are of the opinion that this verse was revealed in Makkah (Mawdudi and Dr. Muhammad Asad). [1] [2] Analysing Verse “Then, indeed your Lord, to those who emigrated after they had been compelled [to renounce their religion] and thereafter fought [for the cause of Allah ] and were patient – indeed, your Lord,… Read More ›
“When We Intend To Destroy A City…” – Surah 17:16
Background This verse was revealed in Makkah, Scholar Mawdudi comments: “The very first verse indicates that this Surah was revealed on the occasion of Mi`raj (Ascension). According to the Traditions and books on the life of the Holy Prophet, this event happened one year before Hijrah. Thus, this Surah is one of those which were… Read More ›
“Those Who Disbelieve, Garments Of Fire Will Be Cut Out…” Surah 22:19-23
Background These verses were revealed during Makkah: “As this Surah contains the characteristics of both the Makki and the Madani Surahs, the commentators have differed as to its period of revelation, but in the light of its style and themes we are of the opinion that a part of it (vv. 1-24) was sent down… Read More ›
JIHAD: “Strive Against The Disbelievers…” – Surah 25:52
Background This verse was revealed in Makkah: “It appears from its style and subject matter that, like Surah Al- Mu’minun, it was also revealed during the third stage of Prophethood at Makkah. Ibn Jarir and Imam Razi have cited a tradition of Dahhak bin Muzahim that this Surah was revealed eight years before Surah An… Read More ›
“Fight Those Disbelievers Who Are Near You…” – Surah 9:123
Background This verse was one of the last verses revealed. It refers to the expedition of Tabuk (Ibn Juzayy, Ibn Kathir, Tabari, al-Zamakhshari, and Ma’riful Quran by Mufti Shafi’i). For further information why the expedition of Tabuk took place, please read the following article: “Answering Jihad: ‘Fight Against Those Who Do Not Believe’ – Quran… Read More ›
“They Give Food To The Needy, Orphan, And The Captive” – Surah 76:8
Background Majority of scholars say that this verse was revealed in Makkah (Zamakhshari, Imam Razi, Qadi, Baidawi, Nizam ad-Din Nisaburi and Ibn Kathir). However, later scholars say that the verse was revealed in Madinah (Mawdudi). [1] Analysing Verse “And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the… Read More ›
“Prophet, Fight Against The Hypocrites…” – Surah 9:73
Background It is agreed among scholars that these verses were revealed in the year 9 Hijri to Tabuk, to face Byzantine (Roman) empire’s army. However, there is a slight disagreement among the scholars whether this incident took place during the expedition of Tabuk (Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi and Tafsir Ibn Kathir) or just after Tabuk… Read More ›
Quran 9:36 – Battle Of Hunayn
Background After the conquest of Makkah, while the Muslims were busy with their lives in path of God, praying, fasting and doing charity work the Hawazin and Thaqif tribe assembled an army to attack the Muslims. With news reaching the Prophet (p) of their plans, Prophet Muhammed and his people prepared to engage them. This… Read More ›
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